Astelia fragrans Kakaha

Drainage: Damp Well Drained Growth: Medium Height Range: 1.5 Spread Range: 1.5 Site Conditions: Frost Tolerant Loamy Soil Sunlight: Full Shade Full Sun Partial Shade Features: Attractive foliage Attractive to Birds Evergreen Suitable for Revegetation Species Tolerant of Shade Category: Herbaceous Tags: Birds, Lizards

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Astelia fragrans is one of the most common species of Astelia growing throughout the country on the forest floor. It grows from sea level to elevations of approximately 900 metres. It has broad green flax-like leaves, stiffly arched and flushed red at the midrib. As the name suggests, it has scented flowers that appear in Spring. When the berries mature, they turn orange.

Lizards feed on the berries and use the foliage to hide, making any Astelia a good addition if you want to attract lizards to your garden.

Astelia fragrans grows in fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil, though it will tolerate dry periods. Foliage may be...